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City Council Minutes
SPECIAL & REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Special Session: 6:00PM
Regular Session: 7:00PM
City Hall Chambers
1401 Overland Avenue, Burley, Idaho
1.
CALL TO ORDER-SPECIAL MEETING at 6:00 p.m.
Mayor Ormond called the special meeting to order at approximately 6.00 p.m. A quorum was present.
Council in attendance(X)
Mayor Steve Ormond
X
Councilmember Janet Hansen
X
Council President Casey Andersen
X
Councilmember Kimberli Seely
X
Councilmember Craig Mills
X
Councilmember Raulan Young
X
Councilmember Jim Powell
X
StaƯ in attendance (x):
City Administrator Brett Boyer
X
Sexton Dave Allred
City Clerk
Elois Joseph-
Pieterse
X
Engineer Bryan Reiter
X
City Attorney Dave Shirley
Shop Foreman Rick Garner
Economic Development Brent Carver
X
Electrical Supervisor Floyd Thomas
Human Resources Carol Anderson
Parks Supervisor Brent Winn
WW Treatment Dustin Raney
Librarian Tayce Robinson
Golf Pro Scott Draper
Sanitation Supervisor Eric Pufal
Engineer Dave Waldron
X
Sheriff’s Dept.
Sher. Jarrod
Thompson
Street Supervisor Korky Blackner
Sheriff’s Dept.
Lt. Michael
Phillips
Airport Kevin Gebhart
Fire Chief Shannon Tolman
Building Department Gary Pawson
Deputy Fire Chief Casey Harman
P&Z Administrator Spencer McArthur
X
Fire Captain Jonathan Ostler
Guest participants present: Sean Elliot, Hales Engineering; Joseph Browning, Hales Engineering; Ben Bingham,
Civil Science
2.
DISCUSSION:
Civic Science Workshop Session
Dave Waldron
City Engineer
Dave Waldron presented the item, including the following:
Introductions were made - Sean Elliot, Hales Engineering; Joseph Browning, Hales
Engineering; Ben Bingham, Civil Science
RFQ process for the project and SS4A project mentioned.
Joseph Browning from Hales Engineering presented the following:
Project overview was discussed including completed and future pending tasks
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Map activity was presented for Council to participate. The activity was aimed to
address safety and not traƯic congestion concerns. Council was requested to mark
and annotate the map to be collected and analyzed.
Crash data map from ITD data was shared. Discussion ensued.
High injury network was discussed. 3 safety tiers were mentioned.
Discussion ensued regarding the following:
Uncontrolled intersections
Definition of crash – vehicle-on-vehicle collisions
The time frame of the data – 2020 – 2024
Survey for local residents was discussed.
The survey was open from April 30 – May 31, 2026
total of 47 responses were recorded.
The next steps of the project were discussed including:
Develop strategies/projects
Next TAC meeting
Draft Safety Action Plan
Final adoption to City.
Discussion ensued regarding the railroad tracks and crossing times.
Concerns were raised regarding the number of survey respondents, whether the
sample size was adequate. It was conveyed that 47 responses are typical.
Sean Elliot shared the from Hales Engineering Transportation Master Plan (TMP):
Currently working on City of Heyburn, City of Paul TMP, and updating City of Burley
Highlights were shared:
Identified old/outdates traƯic lights,
streets with no turn lanes
lights are timed and not sensor based.
Overland was discussed. Identified need to fill in missing sidewalk segments.
Level of service on existing roadways were evaluated.
Discussion ensued regarding Overland/21st Street.
Bypass roads discussed to alleviate stress on Overland (Western By-pass)
Lack of consistent sidewalks was discussed.
Multipurpose trail was discussed.
The example of 10 ft on one side of the road for “other traƯic” was
mentioned.
Discussion ensued regarding whether there was any consideration for the issues
with parking on the one-way roads.
State road/jurisdictions were discussed. Many of the traƯic lights are state lights.
The hope is that this data and study will help facilitate conversations with the State.
The special session adjourned at approximately 6:44 p.m. Followed by a brief intermission.
3.
CALL TO ORDER-REGULAR MEETING at 7:00 p.m.
Mayor Ormond called the regular meeting to order at approximately 7:00 p.m. A quorum was present.
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Council in attendance(X)
Mayor Steve Ormond
X
Councilmember Janet Hansen
X
Council President Casey Andersen
X
Councilmember Kimberli Seely
X
Councilmember Craig Mills
X
Councilmember Raulan Young
X
Councilmember Jim Powell
X
StaƯ in attendance (x):
City Administrator Brett Boyer
X
Sexton Dave Allred
X
City Clerk
Elois Joseph-
Pieterse
X
Engineer Bryan Reiter
X
City Attorney Dave Shirley
Shop Foreman Rick Garner
X
Economic Development Brent Carver
X
Electrical Supervisor Floyd Thomas
X
Human Resources Carol Anderson
Parks Supervisor Brent Winn
WW Treatment Dustin Raney
Librarian Tayce Robinson
Golf Pro Scott Draper
Sanitation Supervisor Eric Pufal
Engineer Dave Waldron
X
Sheriff's Dept.
Sher. Jarrod
Thompson
X
Street Supervisor Korky Blackner
Sheriff's Dept.
Lt. Michael
Phillips
Airport Kevin Gebhart
Fire Chief Shannon Tolman
X
Building Department Gary Pawson
Deputy Fire Chief Casey Harman
P&Z Administrator Spencer McArthur
X
Fire Captain Jonathan Ostler
Guest participants present: Jacob Catmull, Poulsen VanLeuven & Catmull.
4.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Invocation was led by Council President Seely followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
5.
ACTION ITEM:
Consent Calendar: items 5.a. through 5.d.: Items on the Consent Calendar are to be
routine and enacted by one motion. Any item may be removed for discussion and made a
part of the regular agenda at the request of a member of the Council. Any request shall be
made after the Consent Calendar is read and before action is taken.
5. a. Approval of minutes from:
05/28/2026 – Special City Council Meeting
06/02/2026 – Regular City Council Meeting
5.b. Bills Payable in the amount of $1,283,118.42
5.c. Payroll ending on 05/29/2026 for $301,295.24
5.d. Monthly Report May 2026
The consent calendar was read in full.
MOTION: Councilmember Andersen moved to approve the consent calendar as
presented. Councilmember Seely seconded the motion. A roll call vote was
conducted.
Young Aye
Andersen Aye
Mills Aye
Seely Aye
Powell Aye
Hansen Aye
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All present voted in favor of the motion. Motion carried 6 to 0.
6.
PROCLAMATION:
Proclamation for America 250
Mayor Ormond
Resolution 03-26 was read in full in lieu of the Proclamation.
7.
ACTION ITEM:
FY 2025 Audit Report and Acceptance
Jacob Catmull
CPA
Jacob Catmull, Poulsen VanLeuven & Catmull presented the item, including the following:
Copy of the audit was provided and report was shared.
Caselle software discussed. A brief overview of the process for the audit was
shared.
Controls, utility rates, net position of the city were shared.
BDA audit and the relationship of BDA with the city was mentioned.
MOTION: Councilmember Powell moved to approve the item as presented
Councilmember Young seconded the motion. A roll call vote was conducted.
Young Aye
Andersen Aye
Mills Aye
Powell Aye
Hansen Aye
Seely Aye
All present voted in favor of the motion. Motion carried 6 to 0.
8.
ACTION ITEM:
Approve resolution for the Terms and Conditions of the right of way
encroachment permit dated June 10, 2026.
Dave Waldron
City Engineer
Dave Waldron presented the item, including the following:
The document was shared, to add clarification and address concerns, there is
language added to the terms & conditions section
Three concerns were addressed, including: private utilities are not marked and
have caused some concerns, paving requirements, and curb/gutter
requirements.
The new terms & conditions would be applicable to new permits only.
Discussion ensued regarding excavation and the damage to lines that show in the
winter, and the timeline in the contracts were discussed.
MOTION: Councilmember Seely moved to approve Resolution 12-26 and allow the
Mayor to sign. Councilmember Powell seconded the motion. A roll call vote was
conducted.
Seely Aye
Mills Aye
Powell Aye
Young Aye
Hansen Aye
Andersen Aye
All present voted in favor of the motion. Motion carried 6 to 0.
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9.
ACTION ITEM:
Approve Professional Services Agreement with Forsgren Associates for the
design of the 5th North road project from Overland Ave. to Heyburn City
Line.
Dave Waldron
City Engineer
Dave Waldron presented the item, including the following:
Progress so far was discussed.
Collaboration with LTHAC
Expenditures for the city to date - $10,000 for advertising
Estimated construction in 2030
StaƯ recommend approval of the agreement.
Discussion ensued regarding the intersection near Walmart. Intention to have a
protected left-hand turn as well as other precautions to help mitigate incidents in the
area.
MOTION: Councilmember Young moved to approve the item as presented and allow
the Mayor to sign. Councilmember Hansen seconded the motion. A roll call vote was
conducted.
Andersen Aye
Hansen Aye
Powell Aye
Mills Aye
Young Aye
Seely Aye
All present voted in favor of the motion. Motion carried 6 to 0
10. ACTION ITEM:
Consideration of options in BPA Contract Exhibit C
Floyd Thomas
Electric Superintendent
Floyd Thomas presented the item, including the following:
The BPA contract was signed at a previous meeting.
The item for council consideration is related to the Tiered approach for
purchase/ use of electricity.
Discussion ensued regarding the various tiers (A, B, C, D). StaƯ recommend Option A.
Estimated time frame for the contract is 2028-2044.
Concerns regarding growth were raised.
EƯorts with BPA and Idaho Power for a joint eƯort to investigate (through the form of a
study) electricity in the area were mentioned. Discussion ensued.
MOTION: Councilmember Seely moved to authorize the Mayor to send letter explaining
that the City Council has by a motion chosen to select Option A for Exhibit C.
Councilmember Powell seconded the motion. A roll call vote was conducted.
Young Aye
Mills Aye
Seely Aye
Hansen Aye
Powell Aye
Andersen Aye
All present voted in favor of the motion. Motion carried 6 to 0
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11. ACTION ITEM:
Acceptance of roadway dedication deeds from The Church of Jesus Christ
of Latter-Day Saints and Carol Ann Fowler on the east and south sides of
Cassia County Tax Parcels RP10S23E282399 and RP10S23E282175,
naming the roadway on the south side of the same two parcels, and
approving a stop sign at the intersection of the new roadway and 150 East.
Bryan Reiter
City Engineer
Bryan Reiter presented the item, including the following:
A map was shared of the area for the dedication deeds. The LDS dedication was
represented in yellow; Carol Fowler s dedication was represented in blue.
Roadway name recommended by staƯ is “South Temple Drive”
Location of a stop sign to be placed was discussed.
Discussion ensued regarding the use of the easements.
MOTION: Councilmember Seely moved to accept the roadway dedication deeds from
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and property owner Carol Ann Fowler
and allow the Mayor to sign. Councilmember Hansen seconded the motion. A roll call
vote was conducted.
Mills Aye
Hansen Aye
Powell Aye
Young Aye
Seely Aye
Andersen Aye
All present voted in favor of the motion. Motion carried 6 to 0.
MOTION: Councilmember Seely moved to add a stop sign as well as name the road
South Temple Drive. Councilmember Andersen seconded the motion. A roll call vote
was conducted.
Bryan Reiter clarified the location of the stop sign as at South Temple Drive as it
approaches 150 East.
Mills Aye
Powell Aye
Seely Aye
Hansen Aye
Young Aye
Andersen Aye
All present voted in favor of the motion. Motion carried 6 to 0
Discussion ensued regarding any further expansion in the area.
12. ACTION ITEM:
Approval of the proposed 2026 Street Maintenance Program and
authorization to proceed with bid award to Specialty Applicators
and Straight Stripe Incorporated
Korky Blackner
Streets Superintendent
Korky Blackner presented the item, including the following:
1. GSB-M Seal Coat Treatment
The Street Department proposes applying a GSB-M seal coat treatment to
approximately 35,000 square yards of asphalt roadway. Streets included in this
project are:
Oakley Avenue
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Miller Avenue
Conant Avenue
Birch Drive
Cedar Drive
Yale Avenue
West 23rd Street
West 22nd Street
The proposed bid price is $1.29 per square yard, resulting in a total project cost
of: 35,000 yd² × $1.29 = $45,291.00
Discussion ensued regarding the quality of the product. StaƯ
2. GMRS Chip Seal (Oil and Chip Seal Application)
The Street Department also proposes a GMRS chip seal treatment on
approximately 37,800 square yards of asphalt roadway. Areas included in this
project are:
Portions of South Almo Avenue
McBride Place
South Hill Street
Nancy Drive
Dennis Drive
Bernice Drive
Diana Drive
This application will require approximately 15,876 gallons of oil at a unit cost of
$1.98 per gallon.
15,876 gallons × $1.98 = $31,434.48
The total proposed bid for the chip seal treatment, including materials and
application, is: $74,976.24
3. Pavement Marking and Striping Program
The Street Department recommends contracting with Straight Stripe Painting,
Inc. to repaint and restore all existing roadway striping and lane divider
markings throughout the City of Burley.
Total proposed cost: $27,400.00
In Summary (of Proposed Bids)
Project Cost
GSB-M Seal Coat Treatment $45,291.00
GMRS Chip Seal Treatment $74,976.24
Citywide Striping and Pavement Markings $27,400.00
Total Proposed 2026 Street Maintenance Program $147,667.24
Brett Boyer went over the budget for this project. Miller project, currently in Streets will
be moved to capital projects.
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MOTION: Councilmember Powell moved to award the contract to Specialty Applicators
and approve the two contracts for fog seal and chip seal with Specialty Applicators for
the purchase and application of the fog seal and chip seal oil and allow the Mayor to
sign. Councilmember Hansen seconded the motion. A roll call vote was conducted.
Young Aye
Mills Aye
Seely Aye
Hansen Aye
Powell Aye
Andersen Aye
All present voted in favor of the motion. Motion carried 6 to 0
MOTION: Councilmember Andersen moved to award the contract for pavement
marking and Striping to Straight Stripe Incorporated and allow the Mayor to sign.
Councilmember Mills seconded the motion. A roll call vote was conducted.
Powell Aye
Hansen Aye
Seely Aye
Young Aye
Andersen Aye
Mills Aye
All present voted in favor of the motion. Motion carried 6 to 0
13. REPORT OF RECENT AND UPCOMING CITY EVENTS
Mayor Ormond:
Thanked the various departments for their eƯorts with the July 4th event.
The Electric Department was thanked for putting up the street flags and signage
A large banner will be placed on D.L. Evans bank on the north side of the city.
Bunting, banners, and flags will be going up/
Thanked SheriƯs department.
Brett Boyer:
Reminded Council about the upcoming budget workshops on June 23, 24, at 6 p.m.
Bryan Retier:
27th and Overland update, pending traƯic lights
Overland closure discussed. Anticipated pause by July 2nd until 6th on one side of the road. City s
participation was discussed.
Dave Waldron:
Parke Avenue project discussed. Gas line was clipped, causing about 2 block shut down.
Fire Department and Sanitation Department were thanked for their assistance
Floyd Thomas:
TraƯic lights near Walmart/Ross intersection discussed. Had to move to a timer due to sensor failure.
Councilmember Janet Hansen:
Window Decorating Contest, Essay Contest, Scavenger Hunt and other Burley Celebrates America
250 celebrations discussed.
Spencer McArthur:
P&Z Commission elected a new Chairman – Ty Jones; and vice-chairman – Brittany Mitchell.
Opportunity Zones 2 to be discussed at an upcoming meeting
Question was raised regarding the process for replacement of commissioners.
Mayor Ormond: Idaho Boat Regatta upcoming.
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Councilmember Andersen:
40th annual car show was a success with a record of 170 car entries.
14. ACTION ITEM:
Adjournment
MOTION: Councilmember Andersen moved to adjourn the meeting. Councilmember
Hansen seconded the motion. A voice vote was conducted.
All present voted in favor of the motion. Motion carried 6 to 0.
The meeting was adjourned at approximately 8:18 p.m.
City of Burley
/s/
Mayor Steve Ormond
ATTEST:
/s/
City Clerk/Treasurer Elois Joseph-Pieterse
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